Texas 89th Legislature
Mediation, Dispute Resolution, & Arbitration
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Mediation, Dispute Resolution, & Arbitration Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (7)
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to the business court.
Relating to the business court.
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to dispute resolution for and enforcement actions against certain long-term care facilities.
Relating to dispute resolution for and enforcement actions against certain long-term care facilities.
Relating to eligibility for mediation of certain out-of-network health benefit claims.
Relating to eligibility for mediation of certain out-of-network health benefit claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 7 laws related to mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration policy in Texas.
- Did mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Mediation, Dispute Resolution, & Arbitration legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration bills?
- The leading authors of mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration legislation include Rep. Brad Buckley (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration legislation?
- Among the 7 mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration in Texas law?
- Mediation, Dispute Resolution, & Arbitration legislation frequently overlaps with Insurance, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions, Taxation. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 7 mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration bills (71%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration policy.
- When do Texas mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some mediation, dispute resolution, & arbitration bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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